Director, Site Finance - U.S. Operations

Overview

The organization is seeking a Director, Accounting Operations – US Site Finance to oversee site-level finance and accounting functions across its US mining operations. Reporting to the Senior Director, Site Finance & Consolidations, this role ensures timely and accurate completion of operational financial close processes, provides leadership to site controllers, supports SEC reporting and internal controls, and delivers performance reporting to inform operational decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site accounting department operations, including consolidated accounting, financial reporting, and tax functions at the site level
• Lead the monthly financial close process for mining operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP
• Direct, oversee, and lead site controllers across US operations, including performance management, development, and standardization of processes
• Oversee execution of site-level financial planning processes, including life-of-mine modeling, annual budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans
• Develop, improve, and standardize site-level financial reporting, financial planning, supply chain, and accounting systems/processes
• Analyze key performance indicators for operations and project groups and communicate results across management levels
• Prepare and review financial analysis, variance explanations, and materials for Site General Managers, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors
• Support integration of key processes, systems, and data across sites and corporate teams to enable high-quality information flow and strategic planning
• Ensure transactions are accurately and timely recorded in accordance with GAAP, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, cash disbursements, and other accounting entries
• Prepare and/or review audit schedules and work directly with external auditors to resolve questions and issues
• Support preparation of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and other regulatory reports, including coordination of site-level inputs
• Support AP and supply chain functions to help maintain optimal working capital levels
• Coordinate production and compilation of reports and statements for management review and accounting purposes
• Provide ongoing assistance to internal stakeholders on accounting and Oracle-related matters
• Lead and participate in special projects, including process improvements, system implementations, and value-added financial analysis
• Champion data management, model governance, controls, and documentation as a single source of truth
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across site and corporate accounting practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA designation strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with significant time in operations finance or controller roles within the mining industry
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and leading accounting/finance teams
• Strong understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting, internal controls (SOX), and mining-specific accounting (e.g., inventory, reclamation, revenue recognition)
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders, build relationships with site/operational teams, communicate complex financial information, and influence decision-making
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), Blackline, and other financial reporting tools
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, conflicting stakeholder interests, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong operational mining knowledge is highly desirable
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $185,000 - $205,000 USD (good-faith estimate)
• The salary offer will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience and will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Retirement benefits
  • Health benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Parental and caregiver leave
  • Life & accident insurance
  • Other voluntary and well-being benefits
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

Location

Remote US with travel as required